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Take a break from tech

By Frank Sabatini Jr. Unplugged Village offers opportunity for phone-less dining We’ve all seen it. A couple walks into a restaurant and within minutes of being seated, they begin thumbing their cell phones, only to gaze up from their screens in partial alertness to interact with the wait staff. For…

La Mesa News Briefs – Aug. 24, 2018

Local group receives grant The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) awarded The Casa de Oro Alliance with a $500,000 grant to improve the Campo Road business corridor in East County. The money is part of SANDAG’s Smart Growth Incentive Program, funded by the half-cent Transnet tax. It will be…

Police work needs more transparency

By California News Publishers Association | Guest Editorial Governor Jerry Brown signed Penal Code 832.7 into law in 1977, making secret any information about the advancement, appraisal, or discipline of a peace officer. That means all records related to an investigation into an officer, including for serious misconduct, is confidential.…

Patriots go ‘beast mode’ in season opener

There was no fight, no pushing and no shoving after Christian senior punt returner Matt Armijo dove on a dropped punt and swallowed a late hit against El Capitan last Friday. Instead of responding with closed fist, senior running back Alexander Gonzalez used his open hands to take a swing…

Rita’s Catering doubles as heart-healthy Mexican eatery

Those who have attended formal gatherings and special events at the El Cajon Elks Lodge are likely to be familiar with Rita’s Catering. The in-house food service enterprise provides dining options ranging from full-course sit-down dinners to buffet grazing stations, including salad bars, taco bars and mashed potato martini tables.…

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